Legendary 
Archer Skill damage Released 2026Alp Arslan
Sultan of Seljuk
Authority must lie in my hands alone.
Alp Arslan is S tier in Open field, Z tier in Swarming on our current tier lists. Best paired with Shapur I and Hermann.
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4 Skill 1, then 2, then 3, then 4
Minimum investment
5 5 5 5 Needs every skill at 5
Best build
Formation Wedge
Accessory Horn of Fury 
Accessory Ring of Doom Talents Archer 26 Skill 48 74 points
26 Archer
0 Versatility
48 Skill
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Skills
Skill at a glance
Active skill Skill 1
Heroic Lion
Rage requirement: 1000
- Single target
- Lasts 5 to 10s
- Every 3s
Deals direct damage to the target troop (Damage Factor 2000). This commander's troop also gains the Lionsoul effect for 10 seconds: - Inflicts 1 stack of Pierce on the target troop every 3 seconds. Pierced targets take additional damage every second for 5 seconds (Damage Factor 100). This effect can stack up to 3 times, and its duration resets whenever it gains another stack.
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Questions about Alp Arslan
- Is Alp Arslan good in Rise of Kingdoms?
- On our current tier lists Alp Arslan is ranked S tier in Open field, Z tier in Swarming.
- Who is the best pairing for Alp Arslan?
- The best partners for Alp Arslan are Shapur I, Hermann, and Ashurbanipal.
- In what order should I upgrade the skills of Alp Arslan?
- Level them in this order: Heroic Lion (skill 1), then Oghuz Archery (skill 2), then Two-Headed Eagle (skill 3), then Parthian Shot (skill 4).
- How many skill levels does Alp Arslan need?
- Alp Arslan needs every skill at level 5 (5-5-5-5) before the commander pulls their weight.
- What troop type is Alp Arslan?
- Alp Arslan is a Legendary Archer commander.